The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Digital Lead Nurse / AHP

The closing date is 01 July 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving patient care and the capabilities of our clinical teams? We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Nurse who is passionate about digital innovation in healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical nursing, excellent communication and leadership skills, and experience with digital healthcare systems.

This is a critical time in the Trust's digital journey as we prepare to launch an electronic prescribing and administration project that will significantly improve patient safety and quality of care. You will oversee the implementation of the EPMA system, liaising with doctors, pharmacy staff and a range or other clinicians and IT specialists. You will ensure all clinical staff are adequately trained and will provide input into all aspects of this project.

The Digital Lead Nurse/AHP role will help lead the implementation of digital programmes at SaTH. This will encompass the engagement of clinical staff in capturing requirements, understanding clinical workflows and the provision of professional advice, enabling the use of digital technology to be embedded into clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to support the strategy, design, further development and optimisation of the digital clinical solutions across the Trust.
Providing clinical leadership and experience to a range of digital/clinical projects
To work with line managers, acting as a key player in leading change in practice, enabling the provision of high quality nursing care using digital as an enabler. Negotiating successful outcomes where resistance and challenges are encountered.
Provide a leading role in the implementation of a range of applications, including the EPMA system, outlining requirements, assisting with the testing and sign-off of the clinical appropriateness and usability of the technology, identification of pilot wards/teams and engagement with the relevant Managers/Clinical teams.
The post holder will contribute to clinical governance, and responsibility for setting and monitoring standards in the use of digital technology. Overseeing the safety of clinical systems, managing risk and ensuring compliance with relevant clinical safety policies, using clinical safety officer framework.
Leading a network of digital Nurses/AHPs, Digital Champions, and Training/Floorwalking team members
Communicating digital transformation ambitions and opportunities to the wider workforce

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-DLN-422

Job locations

1 Douglas Court

Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY26LG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities required for this role please refer to the attached document entitled job pack.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities required for this role please refer to the attached document entitled job pack.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Relevant Healthcare Degree
Registration with appropriate Professional Body (NMC/AHP)

Desirable

Masters Degree or equivalent experience
Project/change management qualification
Clinical Risk Management training/qualification

Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in clinical practice as a senior nurse/manager
Sounds working knowledge of medicines management
Change management experience
Experience of working across professional boundaries, able to enthuse and inspire others using advanced communication and presentation skills
Experience of clinical information systems
Experience and knowledge of the wider NHS informatics agenda
Sound knowledge and skills in EPR functionality including care planning, risk assessment and physical health care
Knowledge and experience of quality governance

Desirable

Experience implementing clinical information systems
Experience of EPMA implementation
Project management experience

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Relevant Healthcare Degree
Registration with appropriate Professional Body (NMC/AHP)

Desirable

Masters Degree or equivalent experience
Project/change management qualification
Clinical Risk Management training/qualification

Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in clinical practice as a senior nurse/manager
Sounds working knowledge of medicines management
Change management experience
Experience of working across professional boundaries, able to enthuse and inspire others using advanced communication and presentation skills
Experience of clinical information systems
Experience and knowledge of the wider NHS informatics agenda
Sound knowledge and skills in EPR functionality including care planning, risk assessment and physical health care
Knowledge and experience of quality governance

Desirable

Experience implementing clinical information systems
Experience of EPMA implementation
Project management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

1 Douglas Court

Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY26LG

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

1 Douglas Court

Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY26LG

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)